Will Congress rewrite the Voting Rights Act before the November elections?

This year will mark the first national election since the Supreme Court struck down a key provision in the Voting Rights Act.Since then, states like Texas and Mississippi have passed new requirements on voter IDs.The court's decision put Republicans, who want to expand their appeal to minority voters but also uphold state autonomy, in a tough place.Now, it's possible Congress might rewrite a provision of the law before the next election.Here's what you need to know:The law worked pretty wellJohnson …